Winter Family Sessions on Bainbridge Island – Part 1

With spring around the corner I am excited to get outside to photograph families frolicking in the warm sunshine! But sometimes a winter session is a must – especially right around the holidays when families are together. The key is to be a little flexible and usually we can find a day when the weather is agreeable. Sometimes we get a few really nice ones in there! As was the case with the Love family. We had a beautiful evening for their photography session & with one of their children living in Nepal it was important to capture the family all together while she was here.

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Bainbridge Island Church and Waterfront Wedding

Gwen and Greg were married at St. Barnabas church on Bainbridge Island and held their reception on the waterfront at Gwen’s parents house just down the street. It was beautiful wedding day filled with love, laughter and happy tears. It was such a privilege to be their photographer.

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Kitsap Memorial State Park Wedding Photographer

Zoey and Ryan had the perfect setting for their rustic country style wedding at Kitsap Memorial State Park in Poulsbo, WA. Their love of the outdoors made this a special place for their ceremony and reception where they were surrounded by the woods, water and mountains. Some of their friends even camped the night! My favorite part about their wedding was the dancing and music. Zoey’s family are amazing folk performers and threw a fun filled wedding hoe down!

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Bainbridge Island Senior Portrait Photographer

I met Dashiell for his senior portraits at his families beach house at the north end of Bainbridge Island. He is a natural in front of the camera and made my part as a photographer easy as can be! I really enjoy senior photography sessions as it’s nice to focus on an individual and bring their personality and interests into the photograph.

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Liberty Park NJ Wedding Photographer

My friends Sammy and Nikki were recently married at Marime Parc in Liberty Park, New Jersey. These two are made for each other! I was so delighted to capture part their wedding day for them. The other half I got to take off my photographer hat and party. The best part of a wedding on the water in Jersey City are the fabulous views of downtown NYC!

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Neighborly Love

Molly, Pete and their three children were are neighbors in Virginia Beach. When we first moved in Molly was pregnant with Colin & Lily. I had no idea then that my husband and I would also be having twins just two years later. There must be something in the water! They are such an amazing family – I’m so glad that we’ve kept in touch.

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Happiest Day

Cheryl and Jason are such an exuberant couple. After our first meeting I remember my cheeks hurting from smiling and laughing so much! So it was of no surprise that their wedding day was filled with so much playful joyfulness! They were married outside at the beautiful Church Point Manor and then celebrated at the Water Table with bright and coastal decor.

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It’s another hot one

Is it just me or does it seem to be exceptionally hot this spring-early summer? Melissa and Rob’s day at Fort Story was no exception. Still the ceremony overlooking the water was beautiful and by half way through we were saved by some clouds that rolled in to give us some shade. Of course these clouds later opened up and poured rain, but by that time the ceremony and photographs were finished and everyone was safe inside The Boot in downtown Norfolk. Well almost everyone – Melissa and Rob did have to run from the car with an umbrella, but it made for a cute photo!

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Waterfront Wedding in Mobjack, Virginia

Megan and Stephen were married in the small town of Mobjack, Virginia part of Matthews county at Megan’s parents home on the water. Some of the fun details of the day included Megan walking with her Dad and bridesmaids to the church, their golden retriever puppy Gus, a cake made by Mom, and of course all of the beautiful backdrops to photograph! It was hard to narrow down my favorites.

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